Barcelo Lanzarote Active Resort

"What a great hotel ! We were a family of 4, with 2 teenage children who are both sporty. The main aim of our holiday was training for daughter and it lived up to that. She is 14 and was able to safely go for a run in the morning, swim lengths in the 50m pool, and go out on a cycle. She also was able to stretch and use the medicine balls in the gym. The food was amazing…. Everything you could think of, with lots of fruit, veg and salad. We did half board normal level, and it was perfect. Cannot wait to go back…"

"I cannot praise Barcelo Active resort enough. We had a problem with our room upon arriving and received a new room the following day. To say the room was stunning was an understatement. The food was the best all inclusive we have ever stayed in. The hotel was so clean, the staff so kind and friendly. I cannot praise this hotel enough. If anyone is intending to travel to Lanzarote be sure to book into this amazing hotel. We are going to return again in February, well done Barcelo Active Resort you should be truly proud of the experience you give you guests. Sandra x"

"Booked an AI holiday for family through Jet2, 2 suites and a sea view room. The suites were located in the complex over the road from main building where the sea view room was located. There is a buffet restaurant, pool area, pool bars and snack area in each complex. There are also three other restaurants for non buffet meals BUT if booked with Jet2 then you have to pay to use them, not included in AI package. The sea view room was spacious, clean and comfortable, balcony with chairs and small table and a drier, the room had large wardrobe a few draws, dressing table, tv and a chair. There was a fridge in the room, hotel provided a bottle of water on check-in day and after that you had to either refill it yourself (at the many water stations) or buy your own at the nearest supermarket. The food provided in the buffets was plentiful, fresh and tasty and varied, staff were friendly and efficient. We had asked about provisions for the vegans in our party before arrival and were told, no problem but on arrival it was disappointing. On speaking to staff we were told that we could order “vegan burgers” in advance, if we wanted pizza’s then we would have to nip out to Lidl and purchase our own cheese. Purchased our own vegan ice cream which they kept in the freezer for when we required but somehow one went missing, the staff did replace it. We selected the hotel because of it providing a heated pool, BUT it was the Olympic pool and you had to pay for it. Of the two other pool areas three of the pool waters were cold but one seemed slightly warmer for some reason (heated maybe) but staff denied it. The relaxing areas are spacious but not many sun beds hence the “sun bed dash” at 09.00 every day. There were many cracked floor tiles in the pool area and for some reason the maintenance staff were changing these out during the day, not relaxing with drills and hammers all day. The day time and night time entertainment was ok. There is no beach area to use unless you like climbing on rocks, walking or running track outside follows the coast into Costa Teguise. Yes there were negatives about the holiday but I think the holiday was a good week away in the sun enjoyed by all. FYI…if requesting a late check out and it is approved then you are charged €15 an hour."